ABSTRACT

In this chapter the basic physical, spectroscopic and laser properties of Nd:Y3Al5O12, Nd:ceramics, Nd:YLiF4, Nd:YVO4, Nd:GdVO4, Nd:YAlO3, Nd:Cr:GSGG, Nd:Cr:YSGG, Nd:LSB crystals and Nd:glass will be discussed.